Danes Moss Farm

View prices & book 9.4 13 reviews
Open space for pitches (added by manager 10 Jul 2024)
New
Site entrance
Peaceful grass setting
Large field to pick your pitch

  • Peaceful wildlife haven half an hour’s walk from Gawsworth Hall
  • A 15-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park
  • Spacious pitches in the countryside, a short walk from pubs and shops
Want to be surrounded by lush countryside, with lots of space to spread out and get comfortable? Danes Moss has peaceful, spacious pitches in the Cheshire countryside, making it mightily convenient for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and cycling. It’s also just a 15-minute drive from the edge of the Peak District National Park. The site is a 15-minute walk from the scenic village of Gawsworth near Macclesfield, and half an hour’s walk from historic Gawsworth Hall, a Tudor manor house with gorgeous gardens and seasonal performances. Cafés, pubs and shops are within half an hour’s walk of the site, in and around Gawsworth and the edge of Macclesfield. Come here as a family, couple or solo. There is ample space for each pitch, making it a peaceful and private feeling place to get away to. There are portable toilet facilities on site. Dogs are also welcome.

Campground type

Caravan sites 3
Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens 1 August
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 Aug to

Reviews

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would recommend this campground to a friend

92%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely site, friendly and helpful owner.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Tia-Louise S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Stunning area, the owner was so helpful when we got a little lost and he came to help us 😂, he also gave us recommendations of walks to go on. Had a great stay in our small tent. Really great price. No wifi but i prefer it that way to enjoy the nature

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No fuss, a great stop-off on a bikepacking adventure. There's a basic…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ben H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: No fuss, a great stop-off on a bikepacking adventure. There's a basic portaloo which was relatively clean and stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitiser.

Disliked: I would have liked to have a water supply and somewhere to put rubbish.

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Back to basics camping we loved it - if your looking for…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Dawn P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Back to basics camping we loved it - if your looking for no frills just simple camping this is the place. Owner lovely

Disliked: Nothing we loved our stay

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Natural beauty and a peaceful atmosphere to connect with nature.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mark K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: A basic, no frills location for our camping adventure. The simplicity of the site allowed us to truly connect with nature without the distractions of modern amenities, which is exactly what we were looking for. The facilities were clean and well maintained, making our stay comfortable despite the minimal setup. We appreciated the straightforward experience and will definitely return for future trips. I highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for an authentic, back to basics camping experience.

Disliked: I would like to suggest that the grass on the fields could be trimmed a little shorter. This would make it easier and more enjoyable to take walks around the campsite, allowing visitors to fully explore and appreciate the area. Shorter grass would also enhance the overall comfort and accessibility for campers, especially those with young children.

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perfect basic spot

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Ruth D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: simple no frills site with plenty of space and a friendly welcome. Pub and facilities only a short walk down the road.

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Perfect place left alone nothing there but a toilet and a tap…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Scott C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: Perfect place left alone nothing there but a toilet and a tap was great, Sat nav to place was a bit sketchy even with maps I’d suggest a sign post outside the gate as it’s just that a gate you guess is place and go though, so a sign would make life a lot easier, but pub right by and a shop it’s great definitely use again

Disliked: No sign so hard to guess as it’s just a gate.

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Great little site closento Macclesfield and Gawsworth

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Kate I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Ownership by a lovely man. We loved the peaceful relaxed atmosphere. We loved popping into Gawsworth and the little pub there.

Disliked: The fueld was newly converted to camping and the grass was a little long. It was also beside a busy road.

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Back to basics chilled site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: No frills, open space, relaxed site in great surroundings. Just pull off the road into a massive flat field and get on with it.

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100% wild camping, lovely field , the grass could be a little…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Patrycja K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: 100% wild camping, lovely field , the grass could be a little bit shorter but you can’t expect much for the price you paying. Lovely owner new to market. Portaloo on side.

Disliked: The grass, if you drop anything you won’t be able to find it lol

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Excellent Back To Basics Campsite

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: We liked the ‘back-to-basics’ nature of the campsite. The ground was very level and you had access to neighbouring field with plenty of space to exercise the kids and dogs. Although it mentions no fires on Pitch-Up we were allowed a campfire with the landowners permission. Robert, the campsite owner, was welcoming and accommodating.

Disliked: Could do with some extra Porta-loos as there is only one. The access to drinking water is from a blue pipe on the floor so this could do with being installed into a tap on a wooden post. However, the campsite has just opened and it’s the landowners first time setting a campsite up so I’ve got high hopes for this one in the near future.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Danes Moss Farm

Gawsworth

Macclesfield

Cheshire

England

SK11 9QP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.23867°N
-2.15545°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.1 km Manchester Airport The Station
16.2 km Market Place
16.2 km Market Place
Rail
3.2 km Macclesfield Rail Station
6.1 km Prestbury Rail Station
9.1 km Alderley Edge Rail Station
Airport
15.6 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
15.7 km Manchester Airport
15.9 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Macclesfield Canal (walking or boat trip): around 10 minutes’ drive - Silk Museum (silk industry heritage museum): 10 minutes - Macclesfield Forest (hiking, cycling and wildlife spotting with views over the Cheshire countryside): 15 minutes - Tegg's Nose Country Park (rock climbing and an informative visitor centre): 15 minutes - Jodrell Bank (astronomical observatory with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and the Lovell Telescope): 15 minutes - National Trust - Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside (wizard legend and walking trails): 15 minutes - National Trust - Hare Hill (peaceful woods and gardens: 15 minutes - Blaze Farm & The Potty Sheep (family-friendly attraction with farm animals, a tearoom and walking trails): 20 minutes.

Must see

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 5.6 km

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 5.8 km

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 12.9 km

Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT) 13.3 km

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 14 km

National Trust

Hare Hill 5.6 km

Nether Alderley Mill 7.2 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 12.1 km

Lyme Park 14.4 km

Winster Market House 35.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Gawsworth - Macclesfield Canal - North Rode - Gawsworth 1.6 km

GAWSWORTH [OLD] HALL 1.8 km

WEST PARK 3.1 km

Lowerhouse - Sutton Common - Lowerhouse 4.4 km

Tegg's Nose and Macclesfield Forest 5.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Danes Moss Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Danes Moss Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Danes Moss Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Macclesfield Canal (walking or boat trip): around 10 minutes’ drive - Silk Museum (silk industry heritage museum): 10 minutes - Macclesfield Forest (hiking, cycling and wildlife … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Danes Moss Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Danes Moss Farm? From $35.01 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.